How to Find the Perfect Pear Shaped Engagement Ring

So the time has come, you have proposed, she has accepted and now you need to buy the ring. Or perhaps you are going to surprise her with a ring you have already chosen. You would love something a little different perhaps to be rather unique and are considering pear shaped engagement rings. Jessica Simpson caused an increase in the popularity of this shape when she chose it as her engagement ring.

Experts will tell you that the cut of a diamond is its most important characteristic. The greatest influence on a diamond overall beauty is its cut. Fantastic diamond stones have been ruined by inexpert cutting. There are people out there wearing an ordinary looking one carat stone that if cut using a different style would look like a completely different ring.

A diamonds cut grade is a measure of how the light performs within the stone. We ordinary people call it the sparkle effect. When a diamond is cut properly the light is reflected back from the bottom of the stone to the top of the diamond. When cut badly the light leaks out the sides if the cut was too deep and out the bottom if it was too shallow.

You should really pick the highest cut grade you can afford but if your finance has her heart set on a pear shaped engagement ring, the decision on cut is kind of made for you already. Although there will be differences in cut grade within this particular shape of cut. But your jeweler may try to persuade you that another style of ring would give you better value for money. This is where the real world of romance clashes with the scientific world of gemology.

Pear shaped engagement rings can be the start of a whole new collection of jewelry. When you get married you could present your wife with pear shaped diamond earrings. On the birth of your first child, a pear shaped pendant would make a nice addition to her collection. I haven’t seen a pear shaped bracelet yet though so unless she wants one custom made you are probably safe in that regard.

Choosing the cut and style of your ring is only the first step. You also need to choose the metal you prefer. Gold comes in various different levels of purity. 24 ct is considered very pure but it isn’t suitable for using on a diamond ring as it is too soft. The diamond will scratch and damage the surface. Ideally you would use 18ct or perhaps 14ct if you wanted to redirect more of your budget into a better stone.

You can chose white gold, yellow gold or perhaps platinum for pear shaped engagement rings. Again it comes down to the amount of money you have to spend and personal preference. While the experts will say a diamond should be set in platinum your fiancé may hate it so you should buy according to her tastes and not those of the experts!

How to Find the Perfect Pear Shaped Engagement Ring

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